The ro-ro passenger ferry LCT LITE FERRY 3 capsized on September 24, 2021. At the time, the vessel was attempting to berth at Ormoc City Port, Cebu, Philippines. The bulk carrier was en route to Soviet Gavan, Russia at the time of the collision. At the time, there...
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Bulk Carrier Collides with Fishing Vessel – 1 Dead, 2 Missing
The bulk carrier XIN HAI ZHOU 26 struck a fishing vessel on September 22, 2021. At the time, the vessels were in the East China Sea. The bulk carrier was en route to Soviet Gavan, Russia at the time of the collision. At the time, there were seven people on board...
Fire on Ro-Ro Cargo Ship ATLANTIC PROVIDER
A fire broke out on the ro-ro cargo ship ATLANTIC PROVIDER on September 15, 2021. At the time, the vessel was at the Port of Spain, Trinidad. Reports indicate the fire broke out in the vessel's superstructure. It is believed the vessel was undergoing repair work at...
Fire on Container Ship LUEBECK
A fire broke out on the container ship LUEBECK on September 16, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in port in Sicily, Italy. Reports indicate that a container with cargo of yellow phosphate caught on fire. Firefighters and coast guard vessels assisted with...
Two Crew Members Killed on Crude Oil Tanker ARAFURA
There was a tragic incident on the crude oil tanker ARAFURA on September 11, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Drake Passage en route to Long Beach, California. Reports indicate that two crew members were injured during heavy seas. The crew members were...
Fire in Engine Room of Product Tanker SAMUS SWAN
There was a fire on the product tanker SAMUS SWAN on September 11, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route to Tunisia. Reports indicate that two crew members were injured while battling the fire. One of the injured crew members was airlifted to shore for...
Deadly Recreational Boating Accident on Lake Harding in Alabama
There was a deadly accident in Lee County, Alabama on September 13, 2021. At the time, an Alabama resident was operating his jon boat on Lake Harding when there was a collision with a fiberglass fishing boat. The victim, Walker Mitchell, lost his life due to...
The Economic Impact of Maritime Piracy: Navigating Through Financial Turbulence
Maritime piracy, beyond its immediate danger to life and property, casts a long shadow over the global economy. The financial repercussions of pirate attacks on vessels extend far beyond the immediate costs of ransom payments, encompassing increased insurance...
Limited Vessel Traffic at Port of Corpus Christi in Preparation for Tropical Storm
As Tropical Storm Nicholas prepared to make landfall, the United States Coast Guard took the affirmative steps to limit vessel traffic at the Port of Corpus Christi. It is expected that at the time the storm hits the Texas Coast it will be upgraded to a hurricane. ...
Fire on Indonesian Vessel SETIA ABADI 2
There was a fire on the vessel SETIA ABADI 2 on September 8, 2021. At the time the vessel was in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia. It is unknown what caused the fire. There were 39 crew members on board at the time of the incident. 35 were rescued by...

